Hello, my name is Tom Cope and I am a Cyber Security Engineer! I currently work at ControlPlane as a Principal Consultant, previously working at a leading asset manager. Before that, I worked as the Chief Security Officer of NextDLP. I'm an ex-IBMer, originally joining the Apprenticeship program in 2012, I progressed to a Cloud Cyber Security Architect while studying part-time at Oxford University for a Master's Degree in Software and Systems Security.

I am an experienced Security Architect and Systems Engineer with a passion for designing, building and maintaining secure systems, processes, and teams. I have strong experience in both Cloud and containerised (Docker / Kubernetes) platforms while working in DevSecOps environments. I enjoy programming and electronics in my spare time - you can learn more in the “Projects” sections below. I have a keen interest in Security and Cryptography. I enjoy designing and building secure systems / software as well as performing security research on pre-existing systems / software. I am CISSP Certified as well as a Redhat Linux System Engineer. I use these skills extensively at work and for the support of this server which is used to host both myself, and a friend's projects (Server Status).

In my spare time, I am a STEM Ambassador and an Associational (MBCS) Member of the British Computer Society. I play games such as TF2, and Minecraft. Avid runner and enjoy a good game of Badminton. Also enjoy Skiing when I get the chance. Feel free to drop me a line on my LinkedIn, or check out my projects on GitHub or YouTube.